Racist Indians?

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Colrama

Well, there is definitely a partiality in outlook. Fairer is considered better and superior.
Is it the influence of two centuries of Cololianism?
Dark Attitudes
Let’s face it, we are pretty racist

As Indians, we take offence to even a sliver of racial slight. But let’s face up to some bitter truths.
We are pretty racist ourselves. Reports [...]

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Id Prayers: Shia - Sunni Divide

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Colrama

Scholars reject proposal for common Id prayers
Mohammed Wajihuddin I TNN

Mumbai: Senior Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Sadiq’s proposal to hold common Id prayers for Shias and Sunnis has drawn flak from members of the two sects. Calling it an immature and impractical suggestion, both Shia and Sunni scholars have summarily rejected the proposal.
    “This is [...]

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Parsi Punchayat:Now, every Parsi above 18 can vote to elect trustees

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Colrama

Now, every Parsi above 18 can vote to elect trustees
TNN

      Mumbai: In a landmark judgment, the Bombay high court this week approved a new scheme sanctioning universal adult franchise for the Parsi community, which ends a century-old practice. Now, every Parsi above the age of 18 would now be able to vote to [...]

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Please DO NOT WASTE food

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Rahul Dewan

Received this in email. Needs to be verified by calling Child Helpline at 1098. However, this sounds like a great initiative.
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If you have a function/party at your home in India and food gets wasted, don’t hesitate to call 1098 (only in India) - child helpline. They will come and collect the food.

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